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Roster moves: Edmonton Oilers treat a vet with respect, give a rookie a chance

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Edmonton Oilers return to practice after 10-day break with two players from Bakersfield Condors .

Derek Ryan , 38 , was waived and cleared from the Condors in mid-January .

Matt Savoie , 21 , will stay with the big club when action resumes on Saturday .

The Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed he will play at some point during the 5 -game road trip that begins Saturday afternoon .

Matt Savoie ranks third among AHL rookies in both points and plus.

Coach Kris Knoblauch says he's been playing well and getting better every time.

He will need to establish himself as an all-ice player to warrant an extended look with the playoff-bound Oilers .

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